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My latest go to quick breakfast

I don't have time for elaborate breakfasts most days. I often find myself at a coffee shop grabbing an oatmeal which is ok, but the portions are very small and they don't ever taste as good as I want them to. The real problem with the coffee shop oatmeal is that I don't feel satiated until lunch. I need a full tummy or at least something that has a enough bulk to make me feel full without consuming 1200 calories! I've also learned that foods that digest slower seem to help me feel full for longer. (side note: for more on calorie density and satiety click over here.)

So what's my answer?

Bulk-potatoes
Slow digestion/protein-beans

Some days I have precooked potatoes on hand. Usually I roast a 3 lb bag on Sunday to have for the week. In that case I pick three potatoes, mash them with a fork and dump some beans on top and warm in the microwave. Of course I must season to my taste with various toppings.

What type of potatoes?

Lately the waxier potatoes. Gold or red. Russets work fine too I have just been on a red potato kick these days.

What about the beans?

Literally whatever you like or have on hand. Black, pinto, kidney, great northern canellini, black-eyed peas, baked beans, ranchero beans, etc. I try to avoid pre-seasoned beans because they usually have oil and a lot of salt in them but in a pinch I will use them if that is all I have on hand.

If I don't have any precooked potatoes I just cook them in the microwave. Takes about 6-8 minutes.

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